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101 Cars... Trophies aren't just for showing

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Results Realty GA RE Lic # 282060

This one isn't as specific as some of the other 101 Cars... this is a category. and frankly, if someone calls me and asks me if I want to beat on drive their Trophy Truck... I'm not asking what brand it is. I'm asking what time I have to show up and if I have to trade my wife.
Trophy truck in the desert tearing it up hard.
These things are just bad... in a good way. 1000+ horsepower (most cars have less than 200), 30+ inches of suspension travel (most cars have less than 6)... And although they seldom are capable of speeds over 150 mph, they can do most of that on roads that most people would drive 10 mph.

A friend of mine that has run lower budget off-road racers and ridden in a couple of trophy trucks said that sections where his truck was jumping around like the legs of a mogul skier were passed over by the trophy truck at three times the speed with the bumps being something he was aware of... but not consumed by. Not to say that it can't be a rough ride, but when they meet the limit it is because there is something substantial there...

I think that the suspension designs of these beasts are amazing... and varied. In NASCAR racing, there isn't a lot of room for design variation. in road racing, there are things that work... and most racers use those. In other types of racing, there are traditions or rules that limit the creativity of the builders. In Trophy Trucks... that is NOT the case. The designs are varied, and creativity is encouraged. The evolution is still in the stage where crazy things happen... and work.

Feel free to call me if you want me to drive your Trophy Truck...
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Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

I complain about pot holes and the rough roads in Michigan. Looks like a blast to drive one of these trucks

Dec 28, 2008 01:06 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTORĀ®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Lane, I have to agree with Terry. The roads around here are beginning to look like that also...

Dec 28, 2008 04:48 PM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate

Here in Mooresville, Race City USA:) it is all about hot rods and drag racing.  My husband is hot rodding a 57 Chevy Pickup.  You would probably love it here too but you wouldn't have as much off road.  Have fun!

Dec 29, 2008 12:18 AM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

Terry - There was a ProRally driver back in the 1980s that ran a Trophy Truck at the POR Rally in the UP.  The sports cars whipped his butt, but he sure was fun to watch. 

Paul - There are some pretty nasty roads here, too. 

Diane - There are some trails not far from you... but those Trophy Trucks run out west.  I'd be willing to make the trip.

Dec 29, 2008 01:42 AM